KAIBA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
1227 3 ST S · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect near walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef in walk in cooler stored over ready to eat carrots. Manager removed raw meat and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
28-13-5High Priority – Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed Raw sewage on ground outside kitchen flowing from backed up water from kitchen.Establishment had door open to allow water to flow outside. Employee closed back door to kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in kitchen near grill area. Manager killed and discarded from kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-26-5High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up on floor of kitchen and under 3 compartment sink when in use, also backing up when using hand washing sink and using Dish machine. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in sushi area blocked with pan of bleach in sink. Manager removed pan of bleach from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manager while more than 4 employees are engaging in food preparation.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee provided soap for hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without a label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 1
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed total of 5 dead roaches Observed 2 dead roaches near 3 compartment sink. 2 dead roaches near walk in freezer 1 dead roach near soda station. Manager removed and discarded . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:17 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.